Eugene Roshell Bryant, 53, was killed in Rusk, Texas, on November 23, 2015. Investigators later classified his death as a murder. The case involved multiple suspects and produced a number of arrests; one person was arrested after being found with a weapon near the scene and after a brief pursuit by law enforcement.

Courtroom action in Cherokee County became heated during the related legal proceedings. A courthouse lockdown occurred after a not guilty verdict in a related murder trial when a suspect was seen with a handgun near the Cherokee County Courthouse, prompting an immediate law enforcement response.

The murder drew sustained local media attention and left the Rusk community seeking answers and justice. If anyone knew Eugene Bryant, witnessed activity around Rusk on or around November 23, 2015, or has information about the arrests and suspects, please come forward.